There are 3 ways to get from Grass Valley to Virginia City by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
4h 43m$158–226Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grass Valley to Virginia Citycar 109.8 mi
2h 10m$20–29Train via Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
5h 47m$132–196
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Virginia City is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Virginia City is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Grass Valley station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Grass Valley and Virginia City is 135 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grass Valley to Virginia City without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Grass Valley to Virginia City, including transfers.
Grass Valley to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
Grass Valley to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Virginia City is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Grass Valley to Virginia City.
There are 29+ hotels available in Virginia City.
What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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